Omoyele Sowore was an active participant of the Pro-Democracy Movement in the early 90s.

In this old video, Yele protests against a military take over of MKO Abiola’s burial ceremony

#Yoruba

Source: Yele Sowore DL

BREAKING NEWS: The supreme court has dismissed the trial of the former chief security officer to the late military head of state, General Sani Abacha, Hamza Al-Mustapha in the murder of the wife of the late politician,MKO Abiola, late Kudirat Abiola.

JUBILATION AS FINANCE MINISTER WALE EDUN EMERGES PRESIDENT OF NIGERIAN BOXING FEDERATION.

The Minister of Finance and Coordinating Minister of the Economy, Mr. Wale Edun, has emerged as the new President of the Nigerian Boxing Federation (NBF) after a unanimous vote at the federation’s elective congress held at the MKO Abiola National Stadium, Abuja.

Edun, a passionate boxing supporter, was elected unopposed, securing all 12 delegate votes. His election marks a new era for Nigerian boxing, with expectations of reforms and renewed energy in the federation.

In his acceptance speech, Edun pledged to restore the sport’s glory through transparency and grassroots development.

“Our goal is to restore Nigerian boxing to its rightful place on the global stage through transparency, inclusion, and strong grassroots development,” he said.

The Vice Presidential election was closely contested, with Hon. Omonlei Imadu (South-West) defeating Mighty Mike (North-Central) by eight votes to four. Imadu described Edun’s emergence as a “new dawn” for the sport, commending his passion and long-standing support for young boxers.

The election, supervised by the National Sports Commission (NSC) under Mallam Shehu Dikko and Hon. Bukola Olopade, was praised for its fairness and accountability.

Beyond his ministerial role, Edun is the Chairman of the Lagos Boxing Hall of Fame (LBHF), a non-profit founded in 2010 to nurture amateur boxing talent and organize tournaments like the Governor’s Belt Championship. He also serves on the board of the Duke of Edinburgh’s International Award Foundation and chairs Livewell Initiative, a health-based NGO.

With the elections concluded, the new leadership faces the task of reviving Nigeria’s boxing legacy, expanding opportunities for young athletes, and restoring the nation’s pride in the global boxing scene.

“We Didn’t Go There for Money!” — Sowore Recounts How He Rejected ₦800,000 from Late MKO Abiola in 1993

Human rights activist and former presidential candidate Omoyele Sowore has shared an inspiring story about his encounter with the late Chief Moshood Kashimawo Abiola (MKO) — a moment that, according to him, defined his lifelong commitment to principle over personal gain.

In a recent podcast interview, Sowore recalled visiting Abiola’s home as a student leader from the University of Lagos during the tense period following the annulment of the June 12, 1993 presidential election. He described the billionaire’s mansion as “a living room as big as a stadium.”

During the visit, Abiola, known for his generosity, offered the students ₦800,000 — a massive sum at the time. However, to Abiola’s surprise, Sowore and his team refused the money.

“He was shocked,” Sowore said. “Abiola told us no one had ever rejected money from him. I told him we didn’t come for money — we came to stand for justice.”


When Abiola jokingly suggested that the money could at least cover transportation, Sowore humorously replied that “even if we took a helicopter from UNILAG, that amount was still too much.”

The activist explained that their decision was driven by integrity and the genuine desire to support Abiola’s democratic struggle — not for personal enrichment.

The story has since gone viral, resonating deeply with Nigerians who see it as a reminder of Sowore’s long-standing dedication to activism, truth, and integrity, values often missing in the nation’s political landscape.

My Parents Were the First to Spray Dollars at Parties. I Drank Garri for more than 200 Days and I Didn’t Have Kwashiorkor — Dancer Kaffy.

Award winning Nigerian dancer and choreographer, Kafayat Shafau, popularly known as Kaffy, has shared a deeply personal account of her family’s journey from affluence to hardship, revealing the struggles that shaped her childhood.

Speaking on the Honest Bunch Podcast, Kaffy recalled growing up in a wealthy household that frequently hosted Nigeria’s music legends, including King Sunny Ade, Sikiru Ayinde Barrister, and Ebenezer Obey. “My parents were in the league of MKO Abiola.

They were the first people to spray dollar at parties. You would hear Sunny Ade and Barrister sing their praises. These people came to our house every weekend,” she said, noting that her parents, Alhaji Shafau and Alhaja Alake Lakonko, were once among Lagos’ high-profile socialites. However, things took a drastic turn when her family lost its fortune.

Kaffy described how her father chose to rebuild from scratch, relocating to London where he worked as a floor cleaner, while her mother struggled to adapt. “There was a lot of times when living with our months there was no food for weeks and months.

Hunger is mentor. If you want the body to sustain on only water because water is the only thing you see, it would. I drank garri for seven months without break, there was no Kwashiorkor,” she revealed. The dancer recalled moments of her mother went through emotional distress at home.

“She would have psych+tic breaks and put all of us in the centre of the house, saying, ‘You are the reason why… your destiny should start providing for me because you’re the reason I am not anywhere in my life,’” Kaffy recounted. Her story paints a picture of resilience, survival, and how hardship shaped her path before her rise to fame as Nigeria’s foremost dance icon.

My Parents Were the First to Spray Dollars at Parties. I Drank Garri for more than 200 Days and I Didn’t Have Kwashiorkor — Dancer Kaffy.

Award winning Nigerian dancer and choreographer, Kafayat Shafau, popularly known as Kaffy, has shared a deeply personal account of her family’s journey from affluence to hardship, revealing the struggles that shaped her childhood.

Speaking on the Honest Bunch Podcast, Kaffy recalled growing up in a wealthy household that frequently hosted Nigeria’s music legends, including King Sunny Ade, Sikiru Ayinde Barrister, and Ebenezer Obey. “My parents were in the league of MKO Abiola.

They were the first people to spray dollar at parties. You would hear Sunny Ade and Barrister sing their praises. These people came to our house every weekend,” she said, noting that her parents, Alhaji Shafau and Alhaja Alake Lakonko, were once among Lagos’ high-profile socialites. However, things took a drastic turn when her family lost its fortune.

Kaffy described how her father chose to rebuild from scratch, relocating to London where he worked as a floor cleaner, while her mother struggled to adapt. “There was a lot of times when living with our months there was no food for weeks and months.

Hunger is mentor. If you want the body to sustain on only water because water is the only thing you see, it would. I drank garri for seven months without break, there was no Kwashiorkor,” she revealed. The dancer recalled moments of her mother went through emotional distress at home.

“She would have psych+tic breaks and put all of us in the centre of the house, saying, ‘You are the reason why… your destiny should start providing for me because you’re the reason I am not anywhere in my life,’” Kaffy recounted. Her story paints a picture of resilience, survival, and how hardship shaped her path before her rise to fame as Nigeria’s foremost dance icon.

The National Association of Nigerian Students (NANS) has hailed President Bola Tinubu’s appointment of Ms. Derinsola Abiola, daughter of the late Chief MKO Abiola, as Director-General of the Citizenship and Leadership Training Centre (CLTC).

In a statement by its National Public Relations Officer, Comrade Adeyemi Samson Ajasa, NANS described the choice as “a round peg in a round hole,” praising Ms. Abiola’s competence and dedication.

Before her appointment, she served as Senior Special Assistant on Citizenship and Leadership, where she was lauded for her commitment to national development, civic responsibility, and youth empowerment. NANS said the promotion reflects her strong track record and the President’s confidence in her abilities.

The association expressed optimism that her new role would enable her to make even greater impact. “Congratulations once again to Ms. Derinsola Abiola. We wish her great success in this new chapter of service,” NANS stated.

I did not join Bola Ahmed Tinubu
@officialABAT
in distributing heroin and cocaine in Chicago.

I did not join
@atiku
Atiku Abubakar in looting the Nigerian Customs dry.

I did not join David Mark when he stole funds meant to fix our telephones and later helped to crush our democratic hopes on June 12.

I did not join Abubakar Malami, SAN, in violating human rights and looting the treasury under Muhammadu Buhari’s watch including banning
@Twitter
.

I did not join Nasir El-Rufai
@elrufai
in massacring Shiites and fueling religious genocide in Southern Kaduna.

I did not join
@PeterObi
at the Tin Can Ports while he cleared goods for Sani Abacha when the same Abacha that was dismantling Nigeria brick by brick.

I did not join Sule Lamido and the SDP traitors who sold out MKO Abiola and the will of the Nigerian people during June 12 struggle.

I did not join
@ChibuikeRotimi1
Chibuike Rotimi Amaechi while he gambled away Rivers State funds and abandoned the mini-rail project already paid for.

I have never joined an armed robbery gang.

I have never pledged allegiance to any cult gang—no matter how popular, powerful, or fanciful.

I have only one allegiance: to the oppressed, the disenfranchised, the cheated, the silenced. I will join only those ready and willing to end this national nightmare created by these characters listed above!

Let it be known: I stand with a vanguard of justice. A coalition of truth. A revolutionary team to restore the dignity of the Nigerian people and Africans.

Nigeria must be free from these evil doers.

#RevolutionNow ✊🏾

Out of 120 individuals who claimed to be his children, DNA tests confirmed that 66 were not biologically related.

~ Olalekan Abiola, son of MKO Abiola, reveals.

IPOB Urges South-East Governors to Declare May 30 as Public Holiday to Honor Biafran Heroes

The Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) have called on governors in Nigeria’s South-East region to officially recognize May 30 as a public holiday to commemorate Biafra Day. This date is annually observed by pro-Biafra activists to honor those who lost their lives during the Nigerian Civil War. 

In a statement reported by Daily Post Nigeria, IPOB’s spokesperson, Emma Powerful, urged South-East leaders to emulate their South-West counterparts, who successfully advocated for the recognition of June 12 as Democracy Day in honor of MKO Abiola. 

“IPOB seizes this moment of reflection to urge the Governors in Biafra Land, especially the South East and South South Governors, to establish May 30th as a public holiday to commemorate the fallen heroes of Biafra moving forward,” Powerful stated. 

He emphasized that the request to commemorate Biafran heroes and heroines with a public holiday is a fair one, highlighting the importance of honoring those who sacrificed their lives for the Biafran cause. 

Until such recognition is granted, IPOB has designated May 30th each year as Biafra Heroes Day, to be commemorated by Biafrans both locally and internationally. 

#BiafraDay #IPOB #May30 #SouthEastNigeria #PublicHoliday #BiafranHeroes